Sentences with phrase «now had power over»

Direct democracy in what changes would be made to bitcoin's software, so to speak, had been replaced by collective representation, meaning miners now had power over decision - making.

But in neoliberal societies, sovereignty is often in the hands of major corporations that now have power over not only the production of knowledge but also over the implementation of policies that bear down on matters of life and death, living and surviving.

Now that solar is more prevalent, companies exist who will install the panels throughout the countryside and homeowners more able to pool their money together and purchase a panel, thanks to microloans, homeowners now have power over their own power.

Not exact matches

«At over 20 GW of installed solar electric capacity, we now have enough solar in the U.S. to power 4.6 million homes, reducing harmful carbon emissions by more than 25 million metric tons a year.

«Right now they clearly have a loyal user base in the younger population, but the over 30 year old demographic is one of the most attractive segments for advertisers because of their spending power,» Eric Kim, managing partner at venture capital firm Goodwater Capital, wrote in a report.

In 2014, nearly twice as many residential solar systems were installed over the year before — and nearly 2,000 Nevadans now have their own solar power, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association.

For starters, one share now only equals one vote, meaning Travis Kalanick will have less power over the board.

But over the past century, Congress has shifted many of the powers to raise and lower tariffs to the executive branch (a concentration of power that conservatives now decry).

Bing has grown every year since its launch, now powering over a third of all the PC search volume in the U.S., and continues to grow worldwide.

Solar power, which now generates almost 2 percent of the nation's electricity, has become popular among Democrats and Republicans alike, as people consider ways to have more control over their energy use and to reduce pollution as well as create jobs.

Over the years, (I am now in my mid - 60's) I have had to leave 4 different churches because of issues of «bullying»... usually from those who were in positions of of great «power» Lay - leaders, Bishops, administrators, choir - «Masters», and even pastors and now my own Priest.

Since they have absolute control over the supply of tickets and since they deal only with their own selected list of agencies, it would seem to be within their power to correct the abuses now prevalent.

Since those times I had done a ton of reading, research, etc on trends in Christendom and I am convinced that over the last 30 years more and more narcissists are now attracted to ministry where they have instant audiences, power, etc and are paid for it.

This is, of course, no more than we should expect, if we take the New Testament's Paschal triumphalism to heart: «Now is the judgment of this world, now will the prince of this world be cast out» (John 12:31); «I have overcome the world» (John 16:33); he is «far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion» and all things are put «under his feet» (Ephesians 1:21 - 2); «having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it» (Colossians 2:15); «he led captivity captive» (Ephesians 4:8); and so Now is the judgment of this world, now will the prince of this world be cast out» (John 12:31); «I have overcome the world» (John 16:33); he is «far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion» and all things are put «under his feet» (Ephesians 1:21 - 2); «having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it» (Colossians 2:15); «he led captivity captive» (Ephesians 4:8); and so now will the prince of this world be cast out» (John 12:31); «I have overcome the world» (John 16:33); he is «far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion» and all things are put «under his feet» (Ephesians 1:21 - 2); «having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it» (Colossians 2:15); «he led captivity captive» (Ephesians 4:8); and so on.

Tommy God has already forgiven you for your sin the moment you asked Jesus into your life and confessed him as Lord.From that point he paid for your sin in full past present future.It is not sin that stops us from being with the Lord so you are saved.The problem you are experiencing is the battle for your life in the here and now satan is out to destroy you and he knows our weaknesses.If you are honest there were already issues in your life that you struggled with and never got the victory over.So where do you go from here as i found myself in the same situation i was a christian but walking according to the flesh.God does nt change his mind he always loves us but because of our choices we distance ourselves from God.The issue is that we like sin thats our wicked hearts and to be fair we cant change our nature only Christ can do that our old nature must be crucified with Christ.The stumbling block is our pride we have to admit that we cant do it For me that was terribly difficult i was so independent thinking i could do anything but the truth was a made a real mess of things.I sense you are at a crossroads and are feeling desperate and confused.So as a brother in the Lord you need to confess your sin to God and tell him that you are weak -LCB- we all are -RCB- and that you cant do it in your strength -LCB- None of us can -RCB- but ask him to send the holy spirit to help you deal with the temptations and the sin that you struggle with and he will help you to change your life he will empower you as he did me.Rather than look at who you are look to Christ and walk in him and he will make you a new man and sin will not have dominion over you.Jesus came to set us free from bondage.Having once been a slave to sin i know what it is like to have been set free by the power of God and that is what Christ is offering you today.All it takes is a desire to change or repent and admit we cant do it and trust him to give you the strength to walk in him regards brentnz

Imagine if Jesus was in our world right now and he headed right over to someone who cooperated with and benefitted from oppression, someone who had traded integrity for political power, someone we distrust, someone who we feel is dangerous, someone who stole from people in a socially acceptable and governmentally blessed way, someone who took the very religious or national identity that we cherished and basically stomped all over it for his own gain.

It is altogether another to recognize that such a God had tremendous power over the minds and faith of Christians for two millennia but has now ceased to wield such clout.

The whole idea is that as a drunk you turned your life over to a higher power (alcohol) and now you need a higher power to combat the alcoholism b / c obviously we are powerless over it otherwise we wouldn't have been drunks.

From the beginning of creation, God has always been love and through Jesus» ability to forgive sins and his power over nature, God's love is revealed to the world, what has always been is now radiated by a seemingly insignificant carpenter from Nazareth.

Our freedom is that though evil exists it does not have to have power over us any longer that is the message of the Gospel even though slaves became christians it did nt initially stop slavery not for many years but it helped the slaves to survive and gave them hope that one day God had something better for them and eventually because of christians activists slavery was abolished.Just like us our hope is not in the here and now but that one day we would be finally free from the corruption of this world but while we are in it we are not under its evil influence and i not meaning that bad things do not happen to christians but that in Christ we have been set free from its power over us.brentnz

Irenaeus (130 - 200), bishop of Lyon, presents an early Christian understanding of salvation as victory over the controlling powers of sin, evil and death: «Mankind, that had fallen into captivity, is now by God's mercy delivered out of the power of them that held them in bondage.

We the Amercians will never forget 9/11, and we will never forgive that is why we Suport and created Isreal and kicked out the filthy Arabs, and we went into Iraq to get rid of Saddam, so what if hundereds of thousands have been murdered, raped and tourchered at least we now have total control over the oil fields, i know Afganistan had nothing to do with 9/11 but since no super power had ever invaded and captured Afganistan we will very soon do that, we soport India who are also doing a graet job in Kashmir so what if 110,000 kasmiries have been killed it happens when there is a war, we also say thank to Serbia for kicking ass of the Muslims there, while in Russsia the chechins have been put back to stone age, So you Muslims forget what has happened to you, BUT WE WILL NEVER FORGET 9/11!!

Since the price was paid at the cross and God has the power over death, He is able to raise Jesus from the dead now having paid the price for our sin Himself.

Now when [many] others came in crowds about him, for they were very greatly moved [or pleased] by hearing his words, Herod, who feared lest the great influence John had over the people might put it into his power and inclination to raise a rebellion, (for they seemed ready to do any thing he should advise,) thought it best, by putting him to death, to prevent any mi - schief he might cause, and not bring himself into difficulties, by sp - aring a man who might make him rep - ent of it when it would be too late.

Ellida now feels this changes everything, and she freely chooses to stay with Wangel, telling the seaman: «Your will has no power over me now.»

Because our sins are forgiven we are delivered from the penalty of sin and now because we are in Christ and He lives in us we can have victory over the power of sin.

That this House: (1) notes with concern the impact on the Dairy Industry of the Coles milk pricing strategy and that: (a) dairy farmers around the country are today seriously questioning their future having suffered through one of the worst decades in memory including droughts, floods, price cuts and rising cost of inputs such as energy and feed; (b) unsustainable retail milk prices will, over time, compel processors to renegotiate contracts with dairy farmers and the prospect that these contracts will be below the cost of production may force many to leave the industry; (c) the fact that supermarkets are now selling milk cheaper than many varieties of bottled water will be the straw that finally breaks the camel's back for many dairy farmers; and (d) the risk of other potential impacts includes: (i) decreased competition as name brands are forced from the shelves; and (ii) the possible loss of fresh milk supplies to some parts of the country as local fresh milk industries become unviable; and (2) calls on the Government to: (a) ask the ACCC to immediately examine the big supermarkets and milk wholesalers after recent price cuts to ensure they do not have too much market power and are not anti-competitive in their behaviour; and (b) support the new Senate inquiry into the ongoing milk price war between the country's major supermarket chains».

Rubbish, I know Wenger very well, he knows Europa is one of the trophies that Can take him to UCL next season, I knew very well he is waiting for The last group stage Match of UCL for him to know the third place teams that will join Europa now he Have seen it I know very well he Will play our first team players now on, look at Manchester United last season They just focus only on eroupa and they made it, so As for Wenger with His way of decisions I think he will start playing our first team playerS if he really want to have power over arsenal Baord Next season because they have lost a huge amount of money this Season because of no champions league place, I think if he fails next season he will see the door off from his inheritance Have seen it I know very well he Will play our first team players now on, look at Manchester United last season They just focus only on eroupa and they made it, so As for Wenger with His way of decisions I think he will start playing our first team playerS if he really want to have power over arsenal Baord Next season because they have lost a huge amount of money this Season because of no champions league place, I think if he fails next season he will see the door off from his inheritance have power over arsenal Baord Next season because they have lost a huge amount of money this Season because of no champions league place, I think if he fails next season he will see the door off from his inheritance have lost a huge amount of money this Season because of no champions league place, I think if he fails next season he will see the door off from his inheritance sit.

However, we're led to believe that Messi has picked his side on this occasion, now time will tell if his power at the club has any sway over managerial decisions.

DEAR PHIL Let me tell you something: i read carefully what you say, you JON FOX and KEN 1945 since you are our «elder brothers», attending since the sixties (even if you, PHIL, are quit abusive with me, sometimes) therefore i respond to your enquiries: 1 - I believe we» r not progreessing but it's essentially due to the finincial restriction and the spending power of our oppenents (even if Wenger is RESPOSIBLE partly with his dogmatic conception of economics) 2 - Going second to sixth is not of course what we could: should achieve but it been explained by my first answer 3 - I give attention to my fellow arsenal fans, like you, what they are thinking, not to the oppenents (most of the PL clubs fans would give their lives to have a manager with the same success as Wenger over two decades, the first of dominating and the second of re-building the club after the stadium building) Now i am not against another manager if he can do better than the one we have but you must, my friend, respect him for what he has done.....

Jamie Carragher has now claimed that he thinks Tottenham have the edge over us, and will finish higher in the league table than us for the second season running, but a power shift would take years.

Debts are almost over and now we have an awesome financial power.

Liverpool have now gone two games without a win over the Trotters and their lack of scoring power was highlighted again when they met for the first attempt on Merseyside.

-- NBC Sports have published their Premier League power rankings, and it's based on how a side's current form looks right now, not how they have performed over the course of the season to this point.

Power and control are all well and good, and your total stranglehold over those exact two traits while manager of Manchester United certainly worked out in the club's favour but, now that you've retired, your clear desperation to clutch onto your two borderline psychopathic obsessions has frankly become a tad bit of an annoyance.

Both need improvements over the summer but Manchester City have the securing power to take apart an Arsenal defence which is floundering badly right now.

He likely can also speak now and may have discerned that his words can have power over people, affecting their mood and behavior, but can't yet verbalize his feelings effectively, leaving him seconds from bubbling over when he's feeling overwhelmed by emotions, people or his surroundings.

My son is very intelligent and loves to be in control and have power, which could be a wonderful trait if guided properly, but I am positive that if I don't control him now I will lose total control over him and have no authority.

But now, with the power of the Internet, in just two days over 3,000 people have watched my video.

The statement reads in part: «Today, power generation is less than 1,400, Foreign Reserve has reduced to $ 26.5 billion, dollar is now over N350, petrol has increased to N145 per litre and one bag of rice is now over N15, 000!»

The Power Ministry in a statement Wednesday announced that the power crisis that has bedeviled Ghana for some years now had officially ended, but in a counter statement, head of GRIDCo William Amuna said the erratic power situation is not Power Ministry in a statement Wednesday announced that the power crisis that has bedeviled Ghana for some years now had officially ended, but in a counter statement, head of GRIDCo William Amuna said the erratic power situation is not power crisis that has bedeviled Ghana for some years now had officially ended, but in a counter statement, head of GRIDCo William Amuna said the erratic power situation is not power situation is not over.

Now that O'Byrne finally resigned over his tax flap, the power structure of the governor's inner circle has changed, and Kiernan is set to become a pivotal force.

Or maybe Israel itself is behind IS to create chaos and to establish (which in fact other powers are doing now) a western based society over there, like has has happened in many parts of the world.

But there's no way Klein would vote for Sampson, who has been widely speculated to be on his last legs as leader for months now — a speculation that has continued despite the fact that he just presided over a campaign effort that might have returned his party to power.

Baroness Warsi was hailed by David Cameron before the Conservatives came to power, but has now halted her rise through the party's ranks - quitting as Foreign Minister over the Government's policy on Gaza.

Gordon Brown mocked him (6 July 1992) as having «absolute power over a department which has become absolutely powerless» and «the tiger that was once the king of the jungle is now just the fireside rug — decorative and ostentatious, but essentially there to be walked all over».

Now, the charter contingent has gotten a significant piece of what it wanted: strong pro-charter legislation, a supportive executive branch in Albany, and a mayor with limited power over charters» ability to grow.

But for now, a more near - term goal for Democrats is taking over the state Senate, where the Republicans have a thin majority, but an alliance with the Independent Democratic Conference that could preserve their power.

They have a large majority now, and they've got lots of power over the redistricting process.

«Any time you are exerting influence on where to place well over a hundred billion dollars in assets, you have power and influence,» said Jon Lukomnik, a former deputy comptroller for New York City who is now a managing partner of Sinclair Capital.